[unclew]

Hi. I'm using some of the tips in Scott Dunn's "Fast Windows Fixes" in the Jan. 2008 issue. I've encountered a couple of problems and I hope someone can help me.

In the segment "Manage Files From Your Right-Click Menu" Scott says to type some Registry code into Notepad, then save it, but he doesn't mention what to name the file or even if the name is important.

In the piece "Use Windows' Own Speed Tweakers" he sends the reader to his July 2007 article "Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear" where he advises Vista users to "Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Performance Information and Tools" to access performance settings. Unfortunately, in Vista Home Premium, at least, there is no System and Maintenance choice in the Control Panel.

I'd appreciate any assistance with these two problems.

Thanks.

W.

[mcbarker]

Hi unclew... On your registry code script question... It doesn't matter what you name it (although the name must have a .REG extension), or where you save it to, only that you remember what you named it and where you saved it to. To run the script, double click on the new script file, and it will add the new code to the registry. You only need to run it once, then you can delete the file. As the article mentions... ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR REGISTRY BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES.



Sorry I can't help you on your other question since I'm still using XP Pro.

[unclew]

Thank you, that's a big help. I tend to be very cautious when messing with the Registry and I didn't want to procede without being sure.

w.

[nevertooamazed]

Per Vista performance tweaking: you can reach the settings suggested in the PC World article via your Control Panel's "Performance, Information, Tools" icon, then go into the Advanced Tools via the right-hand panel choices. Find the "adjust the appearance and performance of Windows" link and check out the "Advance" tab in the "Performance Options" view. You have two choices in "Advance." You can also go to the "Visual" tab in the "Performance Options" view and choose among three appearance and performance options.
Frankly, I haven't read this part of the article--much less, tried the suggested action--that you mentioned so I cannot report if this really does enhance the performance of a Vista-run computer.

[unclew]

nevertooamazed said:

Frankly, I haven't read this part of the article--much less, tried the suggested action--that you mentioned so I cannot report if this really does enhance the performance of a Vista-run computer.

Neverthelees, I appreciate your input.

w.